The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-08
miscellaneous.
THROUGH JEST.

Many are determined by mere lest 1t il
marvellous how sensible, prudent person,
will conceive an irresistible attachment at III,
suggestion of a word or look.
Alta bazsr, got up for religious object
the minister, who had just been appointed
gave 30 much attention to particular lady
that one of his elders thought 1t prudent tc
interfere. Taking him aside for the purpose
he said simply, mind They will be speak
in"
Compreheuding the situation, and remem
being that the elder possessed q keen sense Of
humor, he replied: Its all right John. They
can say nothing. Aman may love his neigh.
Dor MS himself, you know"
mo doubt, no doubt" said John, with q
twinkle in his eye, "a man may love his
nelghbor as himself; but can he love her %
his wife?"
That's question never thought about "
said the other, nonpussed. However, John q
rebuke having forced the question upon him,
he decided in the affirmative, and returning
to the lady forthwith, proposed, and was &C.
cepted.
An eminent doctor who had saved the life
ola lady, personal friend, was asked his
Charge. He said he generally allowed his
paticnt-friends TO remunerate him as they
thought BETTING. But don't you often get
disappointed ON these terms?' she inquired:
81 may say, never"
CAS- you are 30 easily pleased, here :" and
she playfully gave him her empty hand, while
in the other was concealed q check for q
handsome sum. How easily could have
taken you in y she aided, producing u,e
check.
But you have only succeeded in drawing
me out, - he said declining to relinqush her
hand. Don't insult me with check l am
most generously rewarded"
Perhaps she understood the DOCTORS diff
dence, and wished to help him out of IL; at
any rate, the giving of her hand led him to
Offer his heart.
A gentleman entering tObacconist's shop
asked girl behind the counter, who happen.
ed to have red hair, if she would oblige him
with II match. with pleasure, If you will
have red-headed one" she promptly re-
piled, with such a suggestive, demure smile
that she aroused his interest. Further con-
versation proved her TO be person worthy
of regard, and eventually the red-headed
match was handed over.
A lady with a fine figure having taken
fancy to valuable ring which sl,e saw tick
eted In shop window, went inside to ex-
anime it. ut is exceedingly lovely; wish
it were NINE" she said on satisfying herself.
What smaller figure will tempt your
"No other figure than the figure before
me-" he said, giving her an admiring look at
the same time. at is exceedingly lovely. I
wish-I could tempt yon with the ring"
II think I'll take it," she said laying down
the money amidst blushes.
OF course he accepted the money; but get
ting her address, he made such good use Of
the hint, that the next ring which she got
was given by him in church.
Quite as singular was the beginning of the
courtship of the man who went into shor for
a pair of boots. Il want them wide, please"
he said to the girl in attendance, las have
good broad understanding"
She laughed at his reference to the breadth
of his feet, and said "A very good thing,
too in man, but not in woman"
Glow do you make out that what Is good
10 one sex is bud in the othere"
"Ah, 1t is quite simple. You see nature
intended man to be supported by firm sole
but woman by yielding husband |"
Whether he made yielding husband or
not, report at any rate says he made her his
wife,
A lady in railway train kept looking out
at the window with her head well forward,
until she remembered that the gentleman op.
posile might possibly object.
ado cut off the view ?" she asked.
Merely of all do not wish to seep he
replied CALAMITY.
The ice having thus been broken, they on.
tered into conversation, found they were 10
get out at the same station, and knew each
others friends. The rest was plain sailing
into what somebody calls the matrimonial
haven"
"Are you married yet, Kitty" said a sailor
on meeting an old acquaintance after return.
ing from long voyage.
"No that somebody has never come"
"Ah, then, have brought him, after deal
of bother" he said, and the matter was then
and there settled.
This was ingenious enough, like the case
of the theatrical manager who was brought
to the point when he called TO inform his
leading actress that he had secured play at
last which was sure TO have a long run.
what part have you reserved for me 2"
she asked.
"You are to be a charming sweetheart, as
yon are"
as there wife in the piecei"
"There is."
"Then have done charming sweet hearts
till am tired. must be wife In the long
rum" And she was.